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The Scott

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Lounge
Garden
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Signature Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Daily full breakfast (GBP 18.00 per person)
The Scott sits close to the Royal Mile, offering a quiet escape with its garden, bar and restaurant. Guests connect with complimentary in-room WiFi while exploring the adjacent nature reserve. The property earns consistent praise for its breakfast selection and helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩326,703
₩392,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Room options

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Single Use

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Verdo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Scott

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Scott. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Scott offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bonnar's at The Scott
  • Velvet Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The onsite bar is not staffed. Guests may purchase drinks and refreshments at the self-service bar from noon to 1 AM. Payment details are available at the front desk.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 18.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Scott Hotel
The Scott Edinburgh
The Scott Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scott pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Scott?

As of Sep 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Scott on Oct 19, 2025 start from ₩326,703, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Scott?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Scott?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Scott?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scott located?

Located in Southside, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 27 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 27 minutes.

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The Scott Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 534 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. Loved my stay. Everyone was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic french toast!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building was gorgeous, very clean, food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful. I would stay at the Scott again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, limpio, la habitación maravillosa
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, a lovely stay with helpful, gracious staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely with a king size (American size) bed. Reception staff were helpful and offered suggestions for transportation and places to visit. I would stay here again and recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Angelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff excellent breakfast very nicely situated and overall the very charming building. We had a wonderful experience while we were there would totally recommended. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really had a good days at Scott, full regards to general staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Karkov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect couples getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and stay was lovely just mind the stairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Empfehlenswert!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the hotel but we stayed in a room situated below ground with limited lights which felt really humid and dark even though we were supposed to have a VIP experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Very near Holyrood park and close to buses to be able to explore Edinburgh. The breakfast was amazing and such high standards of service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall loved the property and staff was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel ground had many trees and surrounded by green vegetation. The place had the air of tranquility. My stay was peaceful and relaxing. I enjoyed the old-world charm. The breakfast was wonderful. The staff members were all very thoughtful and helpful. It definitely augmented my experience of being in Edinburgh. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special and very personalised stay from the moment you check in. It feels more like you are staying at Bonnar’s home than a hotel. Easy walking to the city.
Bonnars Restaurant celing
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Imam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall ok, clean room, ok location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, well appointed hotel in the grounds of the university of Edinburgh. It is quiet and the staff are pleasant and extremely helpful. I recommend this hotel wholeheartedly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishnachaitanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing heritage building, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was well maintained, very clean, quite with good quality curtains for a good nights sleep. Lovely on sight restaurant and bar. Complimentary tea and coffee selection with delicious shortbread. Bottled water and fruit always available. Could not fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff - the lady on reception was outstanding, the room beautifully presented and and a fantastic bathroom and high quality bed. It was sincere and lovely representing Edinburgh perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neema

Liked: Amenities
Greay stay. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing property. Amazing staff and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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